BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo's Main Street has seen its share of ups and downs recently.
Last month, the popular Misuta Chow's closed. The Tokyo-inspired restaurant, bar, and arcade was founded in 2018 by Johny Chow and Christi Allen.
"When you see that, you feel for them," said Nic Fattey, owner of Fattey Beer Co., about Misuta Chows' closing.
Then earlier his month, the City of Buffalo announced the portion of Main Street between Huron and Mohawk Streets would be closed until further notice due to the "emergency shoring of a building." In addition, the sidewalk on the east side of Main Street between Huron and Mohawk Streets is closed to pedestrians.
The closure for the building repair then led to the announcement from Noble Root Wine and Spirits that it would be closing its doors temporarily.
On social media, Noble Root Wine and Spirits said: "We were told by City of Buffalo officials that our building needs emergency repairs and that we would have to shut down, effective immediately. While the team at Douglas Development has started the necessary work, we are still unsure of when we will be able to open and what operations will look like when we do."
In a recent update on social media, Noble Root Wine and Spirits said it was making some of its products available online.
So what's the future of Main Street?
Samuel Marabella, owner of House of Charm, said he would like to see more housing and businesses along Main Street, but it would be a major project to revamp these old buildings.
We spoke to others nearby to get their thoughts. You can watch our full report below or at the top of the page.
WATCH: Voices on the future of Buffalo's Main Street
